CURRENT MISSION

To inspire the hearts of all!

ABOUT ME

I love meeting people from all over the world. I am an educator, speaker, dancer. I meditate (almost everday) and do yoga. I read a lot. Bright, quick, sharp, even funny!
I am curious and very intuitive I have taught communications to adults from over 40 countries. I am knowledgeable on many topics (especially for an American!)
My friends would say I am very generous, fearless,honest, sincere, trustworthy, very CREATIVE and FULL of energy. I speak several languages and am very passionate about sustainability, alternative businesses, new paradigms, teaching, learning, performance art, multi-media, technology, writing, and people.

I create beauty wherever I go. I eat healthy, organic, vegetarian, and love creating yummy, nutritous dishes. I know Feng Shui, and have a natural talent for sustainable interior design (re-using, reinventing). I know astrology, numerology, massage, and other healing/energy work

I gave up my house (where I used to host CS'ers and many others and have been on quite a journey since, right here in California. Not able to host right now. Can definitely meet for chai : )

PHILOSOPHY

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting and hopefully visiting you!

Open to new experiences, people, fun, and adventure. Love sailing, kayaking, yoga, dancing, hiking, preparing and sharing great food, wine, conversation and eco-communities.

Would love to create or expand "retreat center" that offers: yoga, meditation, healing/energy/body work, organic food production, and other personal development workshops.

More about me:
World Traveler-(solo and professionally)
Former International Tour Guide & Conference Planner
B & B/Retreat Center Director
Experienced property manager & caretaker

Former University Professor (Cross-Cultural Communications and English as a Second Language)
Human Potential Facilitator/Trainer: Leadership & Communications (many forms)

Speak Spanish very well (used to live in Spain- have traveled throughout Mexico/Guatemala numerous times)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Well, I have traveled to about 30 countries sola (not bad for an American!) I lived and worked in Spain (Madrid) for several years and have traveled all over southern Europe, Mexico, Central & South America. I have also lived and worked in Prague. I have traveled extensively in Thailand & INdonesia . I am still in communication with other travelers that I met 20 years ago!.

In my many years of travel, I have stayed in friends homes, friends of friends homes, camped in many places, as well as the most luxurious of accommodations.

Interests

social networking, international travel, sustainability (less is best!), multi-media, music, dance ( all kinds), yoga, eastern practices, languages, exchanging ideas, learning from others, sailing, swimming, biking, hiking, growing food,plants,herbs, creating peace and beauty

• arts
• culture
• writing
• performing arts
• design
• interior design
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• vegetarian
• organic food
• yoga
• coach
• meditation
• technology
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• sailing
• swimming
• communications
• teaching
• languages
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic tastes in music. . .we can talk movies when we meet.

Women's travel novels, non-fiction, inspirational works,I've been very immersed in reading works by Paul Hawken, Brian Swimme, and a lot about 2012 (the Mayan prophesies) these days. It's great to see science and spirituality finally coming in alignment. But, since I am a writer, I am a sponge for information, and read a lot: books, magazines, internet.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everyday is new and amazing. So many stories.

Traveled across the Amazon River (from Iquitos Peru to Belem Brazil)

Trekked Mt. Rinjani (Indonesia)

Camped on the beach for a week at Koufonesia (Greece-Cyclades) without a tent.

The journey to and exploration of Tikal (Guatemala)

Hitchhiked across the USA two times (when I was much younger)- this was the best way to get to know my 'culture" and I am glad I did it when I was so young.

Other amazing sites:
California & Maui sunsets
Sunrise at Joshua Tree
Yosemite: 4 day off-trail trek
Hiking the Grand Canyon (have also flown into the Canyon)
Thailand (Ko Lanta)- just being. . ahhh!
Burning Man-back in the late 1990's
Cirque du Soleil

Teach, Learn, Share

I love creating beautiful environments: indoors and out: for events, gatherings, fiestas, and in my home. Beauty that uplifts the spirit, stimulates and relaxes the mind, and nourishes the heart

I can write/edit anything you need (in English). Resumes, marketing materials, website content, articles, blogs, proposals. As an educator and coach, I help people start and grow businesses. I bring structure to chaos. I bring a grounding chord to vision.I help others realize their dreams, and make the seemingly impossible, possible.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Mexico, Spain, United States

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